Harmful effects of green tea if you drink it incorrectly

Green tea is a popular drink. However, drinking too much green tea or drinking it incorrectly can be harmful to your health. Below are the harmful effects of using green tea incorrectly.

Harmful effects of using green tea incorrectly

VietNamNet newspaper quoted specialist doctor Huynh Tan Vu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Campus 3, saying that the following are the harmful effects if you use green tea incorrectly:

Do not drink cold tea

According to Dr. Vu, green tea is cold in nature so it should not be used cold because it will cause too much cold and phlegm, it should be drunk hot.

Causes dizziness, nausea

Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which can cause dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness if consumed on an empty stomach.

Caffeine in green tea leaves stimulates the central nervous system to increase concentration and brain activity. Therefore, drinking green tea in the evening can cause difficulty falling asleep and insomnia.

*Green tea is very good but it needs to be drunk properly.*

Reduced iron absorption

Avoid drinking green tea immediately after eating because tannins can reduce the absorption of iron and nutrients in food. Tannins in green tea help stop diarrhea, so people with constipation should limit their use.

How to drink green tea properly

The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation with BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said, drinking green tea is good or not depends on how you drink it. If you drink a little in moderation, green tea or other types of tea are good for your health.

Note, you should not use green tea instead of water. Instead, you should average 2 to 3 cups of tea per day, with a dosage of no more than 710ml.

Also, drink warm green tea instead of hot tea. The ideal time to drink is in the morning, do not drink tea after 3 pm.

If you are hungry, you should absolutely not drink a lot of green tea. Because it can easily make your body feel nauseous, dizzy.

Above is information about the harmful effects of green tea if used incorrectly. Drink tea properly for good health.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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